Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. This position is based out of our Goleta, CA facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. Responsible for participating with or leading a group of engineers, on various system integration programs/technical activities and completion of these activities on time and within budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of leading-edge products, systems, or subsystems in our modern facilities. We are looking for individuals who are team-oriented, creative, and interested in advancing technology in support of our customers. If you are looking to be part of a team of talented, passionate thinkers that want to solve complex challenges, you have come to the right place. You will have the opportunity to work on advanced technologies, in a culture focused on continuous improvement, where creativity and innovation are valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience designing and maintaining system Interface Control Documents (ICD)
- Must be able to determine the hardware compatibility of a system
- Knowledge on and experience with engineering drawing applications (experience with CANVAS a plus)
- Knowledge on and experience with circuit simulation applications
- Knowledge on and experience with Circuit Card CAD applications (experience with ALTIUM a plus)
- Experience with electrical systems design experience and strong mechanical aptitude is a plus
- Ability to lead a technical group independently
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- experience with CANVAS a plus
- experience with ALTIUM a plus
- strong mechanical aptitude is a plus
Responsibilities
- Involved with the design, development, modification and analysis of various electronics systems. May include Hardware, Power Engineering, Power Electronic Engineering, Electromagnetic Engineering, Integrated Circuit Engineering, Components or others.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in existing products or systems and makes modifications as needed.
- Compile and evaluate design and test data.
- Analyze, develop and recommend design approaches.
- Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Lead less-experienced engineers
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
